Each Monday Jake's Diner holds a weekly Texas Hold Em' Tournament to benefit our local Habitat for Humanity. According the the Jake's Diner website they have raised over $20,000 and assisted in building 2 Habitat homes. This is a great opportunity for Bend poker fans to get out and have fun while supporting a good cause. Jake's Diner has been hosting the Monday night Hold Em' for Habitat since 2006 and it's still going strong. When: Every Monday night! Time: Sign up starts at 5:00 pm … (1 comments)
bend or: Things to do in Bend, OR - Harvest Festival at the High Desert Museum
- 10/02/10 05:12 AM
Things to do in Bend, OR - Harvest Festival at the High Desert Museum Today is the annual Harvest Festival at the High Desert Museum. Pack up the whole family for an afternoon of fun and learning. It's time to prepare your homestead for the coming winter. Celebrate fall and the harvest season by pressing apples, grinding corn, making candles and log cabin building. There will be dutch oven cooking, apple cider and hayrides. Location: High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend, OR 97702 Saturday, October 2, 2010 Time: 11am - 3pm Cost: $2 per person or $10 per family, … (1 comments)
bend or: Things to do in Bend OR: XTERRA Trail Running National Championship in Bend's Old Mill District
- 09/17/10 08:12 AM
Things to do in Bend OR: XTERRA Trail Running National Championship in Bend's Old Mill District kicks off Saturday morning. The main event is a half marathon beginning in the Old Mill District followed by 5K and 10K fun runs. The main event features the regional winnersof XTERRA trail runs across the country for the past year, now competing for the National title. It's not too late to participate. Registration will be closed race day so run over to Feet Fleet Sports on NW Galveston and register today! When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 Time: 9:00 am What: 21K National … (0 comments)
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010 Time: Gates open at 5:00pm Where: Les Schwab Amphitheater Tickets: General Admission tickets cost $46 The show opener will be Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster or the Ticket Mill in Old Mill. Pack up your low back lawn chairs or a blanket and something warm to wear for a chilly night of hot music at Les Schwab Amphitheater. If you … (1 comments)
bend or: What the heck was the Listing Agent thinking when they priced that short sale?
- 09/08/10 10:28 AM
What the heck was the Listing Agent thinking when they priced that short sale? This is one of the most common questions I hear from prospective buyers regarding short sales. There are many instances where a buyer makes a full price offer on a short sale only to have the seller's lender counter at a higher price. What is the result....a frustrated buyer who asks what was the listing agent thinking when they priced that home? Unfortunately, I can't always answer that question. I can help the buyer set reasonable expectations when entering the short sale process. Competitive yet Realistic Short … (2 comments)
bend or: 365 Things to do in Bend OR - $3 Movies at McMenamins
- 09/05/10 02:48 PM
365 Things to do in Bend OR - $3 Movies at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Downtown Bend. It definitely feels like fall outside today so our Thing to do in Bend is an inexpensive way to enjoy the movies inside. McMenamins in Downtown Bend has a lot of fun activities including a pool, live music, a couple bars / restaurants and best of all the Movie Theater! McMenamins Bend Movie Times Cost: $3.00 Wednesday - Monday and $2.00 on Tuesdays! (That's right if $3 is too much then $2 Tuesdays should hit the spot. Location: Downtown Bend on Bond … (1 comments)
bend or: Fun Things to do in Bend OR Labor Day Weekend 2010
- 09/03/10 05:55 AM
Things to do in Bend Labor Day Weekend 2010 - Here's a fun list of activities going on around Bend this Labor Day Weekend! Labor Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. Labor Day has it's origins in the labor union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. (Wikipedia) So get out and enjoy Labor Day in Bend - make sure you get your 8 hours of recreation in!
Little Woody Barrel Aged Brew Festival in Downtown Bend. … (0 comments)
Things to do in Bend is hosted by myself, Kryste Adams. As a real estate Broker, mom to two kids and a big fan of Bend I started this site to compile all the fun activities, festivals, events, concerts and family friendly or adults only (let's face it we all need a night out once and awhile) things to do around Bend. A few of the Bend … (4 comments)
bend or: Things to do in Bend - Take the Kids out for Back to School School Supplies Shopping
- 08/30/10 06:54 AM
365 Things to do in Bend - Take the kids out for Back to School Shopping before the weekend rush. Last year I did my back to school - school supply shopping the day before school started. FYI - not a good idea. I schlepped a 1 year old and 4 year old to three different stores in search of the elusive glue stick. So this year I'm a little more prepared. Perhaps because it's our first year in "real"school. My now 5 year old starts Kindergarten in just one week. As a parent new to the public school system it … (0 comments)
bend or: Things to do in Bend OR - Make Happy Hour a Family Affair
- 08/25/10 04:28 PM
Things to do in Bend OR - Make Happy Hour a Family Affair with Cheap Eats at Local Bend Restaurants Happy Hour isn't just for college kids and adults looking for cheep drinks. Happy Hour is a great way to enjoy local Bend, OR restaurants on a budget with the whole family. Take the kids out for an early dinner on a budget while enjoying great food. Most of our Bend restaurants start Happy Hour's run from approx 4:00 - 6:00. Did you know that Amalia's in downtown Bend has a $2 Tuesday Local's Day. All food on the … (1 comments)
bend or: 365 Things to do in Bend OR - Deschutes Brewery - Twilight 5K Run / Walk for Great Beer & Great Cause!
- 08/16/10 12:51 PM
365 Things to do in Bend OR - Deschutes Brewery - Twilight 5K Run / Walk for Great Beer & a Great Cause! Looking for something to do in Bend Thursday evening? Why not try out the Deschutes Brewery Twilight 5K Run Walk through the Old Mill District of Bend, OR. As a not so avid runner but one who enjoys the support I can get behind the evening start time. Especially one that ends with music and beer. Not a beer fan? Then run or walk for a good cause! The Deschutes Brewery Twilight 5k Run / Walk is … (2 comments)
bend or: 365 Things to do in Bend OR - Visit the Traveling Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall in Redmond
- 08/11/10 11:24 AM
365 Things to do in Bend OR - Visit the Traveling Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall in Redmond The Traveling Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall is currently in Redmond, OR. The replica will be on display at the Redmond High School's practice field through the weekend. Also on Display will be Combat vehicles and a Huey Helicopter. One of only 2 Vietnam Huey Helicopters in the US. Where: Redmond High School Practice Field When: Thursday, August 11, 2010 @ noon - Sunday, August 14 @ noon Time: Open 24 hrs on the above dates Admission: FREE The Veteran's Wall is … (2 comments)
bend or: 365 Things to do in Bend OR - Eat & Drink for Charity @ 10 Barrel Brewpub
- 07/27/10 06:53 AM
365 Things to do in Bend, OR - Eat & Drink for Charity @ 10 Barrel Brewpub. 10 Barrel Brewpub is one of Bend's newer restaurants / brewerys located on Galvelston Ave. This evening dinners at 10 Barrel will can eat for a for a graet cause - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. All proceeds from the evening as well as 100% of t-shirt sales will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. This is their second month having a charity night. In June, they sponsored Volunteers in Medicine. Dine for a Cause begins at 5pm. If you … (2 comments)
bend or: Things to do in Bend - Free Summer Sunday Concerts @ Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend's Old Mill District
- 07/24/10 06:42 AM
Things to do in Bend - Free Summer Sunday Concerts @ Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend's Old Mill District Free summer Sunday concerts - say that three times fast! Pack up the family, a lunch and head over to Les Schwab Amphitheater for more free summer fun! Don't fret if you can't make it today. Bend's free summer concert series presented by St. Charles runs every Sunday through August 15th.
Free Summer Sunday Concert Schedule Time: 2:30 - 4:30pm July 4th - Staxx Brothers (Soul/Hip Hop) July 11th - Mingo Fishtrap (Funk) July 18th - Paul Thorn (Blues / Rock) … (7 comments)
The cycling race consist for 5 stages and a prolong for both men and women Tuesday, July 20, 2010 is the Cascade Cycling Classic Prologue is a 2 mile race through Bend, OR's Old Mill District. this is the kick off event for the week of races. The begins and ends at Old Mill district and the women are … (0 comments)
bend or: 365 Things to do in Bend - Stand Up Paddle Board Championships & FREE Lessons at Sunriver Marina
- 07/18/10 03:37 AM
365 Things to do in Bend - Naish 2010 Stand Up Paddle Board Championships at Sunriver Marina & FREE Paddle Board Lessons. Sunriver is just outside of Bend and about a 15 minute drive South on Hwy 97. It's a short drive for a full day of fun! If you've ever been down to Old Mill District or Drake park you've surly seen people floating the river on Stand Up paddle Boards. Head on down to the Sunriver Resort Marina for some Stand Up Paddle Board fun or competition. If it's your first time on a paddle board sign up … (2 comments)
bend or: 365 Things to do in Bend Oregon - Belly Dancing Showcase at Mirror Pond
- 07/14/10 11:01 AM
365 Things to do in Bend Oregon - Belly Dancing Showcase at Mirror Pond Plaza Drake Park The High Desert Bellydance Guild is putting on a Summer Showcase at Mirror Pond Plaza Drake Park. There will of course be Bellydancing along with live drumming by Dave Goodman. When: Sunday July 18, 2010 Time: 5:30 PM Cost: Free Bring your blankets or low back chairs to Mirror Pond Plaza at Drake Park to enjoy this free evening of dancing and drumming For more information about the High Desert Bellydace Guild, their future performances or taking bellydancing classes visit their website. … (2 comments)
bend or: 365 Things to do in Bend OR - Saving Grace Childrens Festival at Drake Park
- 07/14/10 10:47 AM
365 Things to do in Bend, OR - Saving Grace Children's Festival at Drake Park The Saving Grace Children's Festival is a fun afternoon of food, art, jumping and prizes. The Children's festival includes 40+ activity booths including mask making, bouncy houses, basketball toss, bubble pools, face painting and more. The Drake Park stage will host musical entertainment, Karate and gymnastics demonstrations. After all the fantastic activities grab some child friendly food options and have a seat at the Drake Park stage. When: Saturday, July 17, 2010 Where: Drake Park Cost: Only $0.50 per ticket
Drake Park near downtown Bend, OR is a favorite place for relaxing by the river, having an afternoon Picnic or taking a stroll along the Deschutes. It's a great place to let the kids frolic, snap a few pictures or do a bit of people watching! I snapped these pictures walking back to the car after the 2010 Downtown Summer Festival. Conveniently located between downtown Bend and Galveston Drake Park is also an excellent walk after eating too much at one of the … (0 comments)
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Things to do in Bend, OR - Hold 'Em For Habitat @ Jake's Diner
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